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50 First Jokes – Athens (2026 Edition)
285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
Dates:
January 9, 2026
Location:
40 Watt Club
Time:
8:00 PM
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Friday, January 9
1UP Comedy Presents:
50 First Jokes – Athens (2026 Edition)
Featuring 50 of Georgia’s best comics sharing their first brand-new joke of the year.
Each comic gets 1–2 minutes to debut a previously untold joke.
Hosted by: Joe Pettis
Tickets: $10 adv / $12 DOS
Doors: 7:00 PM
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Friday, January 9
1UP Comedy Presents:
50 First Jokes – Athens (2026 Edition)
Featuring 50 of Georgia’s best comics sharing their first brand-new joke of the year.
Each comic gets 1–2 minutes to debut a previously untold joke.
Hosted by: Joe Pettis
Tickets: $10 adv / $12 DOS
Doors: 7:00 PM
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40 Watt Club
285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601
